Honda Accord names North American vehicle of 2018

The Honda Accord was named North American Car of the Year (NACOY), the Lincoln Navigator was named North American Truck of the Year (NATOY), and the Volvo XC60 was named North American Utility of the Year. The Detroit Auto Show got rolling on January 14, with worldwide trade and tax cuts dominating the conversation, even as carmakers raced to meet Americans' seemingly insatiable appetite for trucks and SUVs.

The Honda Accord has won the latest battle against its archrival, the Toyota Camry.

Automotive journalists crowned the Honda Accord the North American Car of the Year on Monday, a first for the longtime model that's twice flirted for the top honor as a finalist. "Not only is this 10th-generation Accord far sleeker and more decisively styled than its predecessor, it's somehow roomier inside, too".

"The 2018 Navigator received a more dramatic update than its Ford Expedition sibling and its impact for the brand will be stronger as a result", said Daily News Autos' own Ron Sessions, a juror for the annual awards.

The Lincoln Navigator is shown in a promotional image.

The Volvo XC60 is the latest model the vehicle company has constructed using its new four-cylinder-only concept.

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